Nikon Coolpix S220 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Graphite Black) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon Coolpix S220 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Graphite Black)
Digital camera Review: Consider this an "outdoor-only" camera
Summary: 2 Stars
This camera has a very hard time focusing in normal indoor lighting conditions. I took many pictures with it over the holidays, and at least every other one is out of focus or grainy. Even when it does manage to focus the image, it takes several tries.
It takes pictures fine outdoors, or in very bright light. But overall, it has only two advantages over my crappy iPhone camera - better resolution (mostly negated by how grainy most indoor photos are) and the 3x zoom, which is pretty much a standard feature on any $100+ camera these days, anyway.
I would have returned mine, but I dropped it on a sidewalk soon after buying it (it took bad pictures before and after that incident). That's one good thing about it though - the metal shell is pretty tough.
Digital camera Review: Cool Digital Camera for Beginners
Summary: 3 Stars
Nikon Coolpix S220 Digital Camera is a compact digital camera that makes a good camera choice for the first- time digital camera owner who is ready to get started in the world of digital photography but wants something that isn't priced too high or requires too much tech savvy. It is one of the smaller cameras available and it is offered at a price level that makes it ideal for the budget- minded consumer.
Digital cameras are offered in many sizes and with many features and the Nikon Coolpix S220 Digital Camera is easily the smallest digital camera I have ever used. There are some cameras that are even smaller, but most are inadequate for my needs, due to their often tiny LCD viewing screen. This camera offers an LCD screen that is large enough to easily see what you need to see so that picture taking is optimized. The size is sufficient enough that it doesn't hinder the taking of quality pictures.
Picture quality is the most important feature of any digital camera and the Nikon Coolpix S220 Digital Camera does, indeed, take good pictures for a simpler camera. It also includes helpful features that produce better photographs, such as its image stabilization system. I also like the color options. Standard color is the option most photographers will use, but there is also a setting called Vivid Color. This option brightens the colors and in many ways, it reminds me of the colors common to a videotaped television program. However, one needs to be careful with this feature because I have found that it sometimes distorts the colors in certain situations. For example, outdoor pictures should not be taken using the Vivid Color option because it can result in a level of color that is a little unrealistic.
Another picture taking aid with this camera is its Smart Portrait system. This includes features such as Smile Mode, which automatically snaps the picture when the subject is smiling; Built- in blink proofing, which snaps two pictures and deletes one of them if eyes are blinking; Face- Priority technology, which focuses quickly on faces and adjusts brightness so that faces look more natural; etc. These features are nice, but not always reliable. I have found, for example, that the blink- prevention feature doesn't always work. Sometimes, pictures get snapped anyway with the eyes of the subject shut. Of course, one can easily delete the picture and try again, but it would be nice if this technology was more predictable.
The Nikon Coolpix S220 Digital Camera is a small digital camera, so it fits easily into one's shirt pocket or other small space. This is generally good, but it can also prove to be a problem. Because it is so small, it is easy to lose this camera. A camera this small and thin can fit into many places where other cameras will not fit, so you need to be careful where you leave it.
Nikon makes some very good digital cameras and they also make a few average cameras. Nikon Coolpix S220 Digital Camera fits into the latter category. It is a good point and shoot digital camera, but it lacks the sophistication of other cameras and some of its features are inconsistent. Still, it's a decent beginner's camera and its small size and 10 megapixels make it a good choice for those new to the world of digital .
Digital camera Review: Cute, Portable, and Easy to Use!!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a joy to find a camera that is so small that it fits in your pocket or pocketbook but takes great pictures! It is so easy to connect to charge the battery by simply plugging in a power cord. Comes with a USB connector cord for downloading pictures making it a breeze! I love how easy it is to program this camera - simple instructions and easy to understand icons to remind you of what to do.
I will never go big and bulky again!!!!
Digital camera Review: Good Camaera
Summary: 4 Stars
The camara performs as advertised. I have taken several pictures since my purchase and all have turned out great. I am also very pleased with Amazon.com. Each time iv purchased with Amazon, I have not been disappointed with my order nor with the excellent service. JLoveDigital camera Review: Great little camera.
Summary: 5 Stars
What to say....this is the 3rd one I have purchased. 1 for daughter, 1 for wife, 1 for myself. Got a great price through Amazon on all 3 every time I ordered. If you get one, make sure you get a memory card and screen protector right away. Camera internal memory is next to nothing and the screen does scratch easily. I have 4MG cards in all 3.